Full Text of John Kerry’s Speech at Yale Commencement

Here is the full text of John Kerry’s remarks at Yale on Sunday, in which he discussed the unique role of the U.S. in the world and argued against isolationism.

Remarks

John Kerry
Secretary of State

New Haven, CT

May 18, 2014

Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I think Winston Churchill said the only reason people give a standing ovation is they desperately seek an excuse to shift their underwear. (Laughter.) So certainly before I’ve opened my mouth, that’s true. (Laughter.)